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bbc.co.uk - Peter Saull - Mansfield MP says support growing for electric car rethink
Mansfield MP says support growing for electric car rethink
BBC

Peter Saull East Midlands political editor A Labour MP has said support is growing in the government to bring forward a review of the mandate for cars to be fully electric by 2035. Steve Yemm, MP for Mansfield, said he and a number of other Labour…

birminghammail.co.uk - James Rodger - HMRC confirms new fuel rates for petrol, diesel, electric cars from June
HMRC confirms new fuel rates for petrol, diesel, electric cars from June
Birmingham Live

HMRC has launched new price hikes for petrol, diesel and electric cars from June - in a blow to thousands. HMRC has introduced new advisory fuel rates for people using company cars to reimburse employees for business travel, or when employees need…

theguardian.com - Jasper Jolly - UK urged not to further weaken EV rules as CO2 impact revealed
UK urged not to further weaken EV rules as CO2 impact revealed
The Guardian

Campaigners have urged the government to resist calls to further water down electric car sale rules, as an analysis reveals that vehicles on UK roads will emit an extra 17m tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030 mostly because of changes last year. Parts…

cnbc.com - Bob Woods - Chinese EVs may hit U.S. within a few years, one way or another
Chinese EVs may hit U.S. within a few years, one way or another
CNBC

China has deliberately and aggressively expanded its EV footprint throughout Europe, the U.K., Asia and Australia, exporting millions of vehicles, building factories and widening supply chains. Despite tariffs, stringent regulations and fierce…

express.co.uk - Luke Chillingsworth - Rachel Reeves latest tax plan is crazy and wrong - she's lost the plot
Rachel Reeves latest tax plan is crazy and wrong - she's lost the plot
Daily Express

Rachel Reeves new car tax plan has been rejected by road users Rachel Reeves' latest car tax plan is completely nuts - and it's quite clear that Britain's motorists don't want it. If Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) hikes weren't enough, Reeves and Labour…

express.co.uk - Callum Hoare - UK petrol and diesel drivers slapped with £175 surcharge
UK petrol and diesel drivers slapped with £175 surcharge
Daily Express

Petrol and diesel drivers have been spending more Petrol and diesel drivers have been forced to pay hundreds of pounds more to fill up their cars after oil prices surged during the conflict between the US and Iran. New analysis suggests diesel…

scmp.com - Ushar Daniele - Malaysia's gas-guzzling data centre boom clashes with its clean energy goals
Malaysia's gas-guzzling data centre boom clashes with its clean energy goals
South China Morning Post

Malaysia has staked its economic future on becoming Southeast Asia's data-centre capital. It has also promised to slash fossil fuel use by 2050. Right now, those two ambitions are pulling in opposite directions – and gas is winning. There…

forbes.com - James Morris - How Formula E's AI Revolution Is Teaching Road Cars To Manage Energy
How Formula E's AI Revolution Is Teaching Road Cars To Manage Energy
Forbes

The learning from Formula E goes well beyond just the extreme performance of the new GEN4 car. For decades, motorsport's promise of 'race to road' technology transfer has largely centered on hardware. Better engines, improved aerodynamics, more…

glassalmanac.com - Michael Reed - 2026 Renault Twingo Electric Review: Can It Ace Real-Life Tests?
2026 Renault Twingo Electric Review: Can It Ace Real-Life Tests?
Glass Almanac

Renault's iconic city car, the Twingo, embarks on a revolutionary journey with its fourth generation, transitioning into an era of all-electric mobility. This latest iteration marks a significant shift as it adopts a fully electric engine, aligning…

euobserver.com - Benjamin Fox - Šefčovič's challenge: getting China to blink on trade
Šefčovič's challenge: getting China to blink on trade
EUobserver

A week of shadow boxing between EU and Chinese trade officials will now be followed by a series of set-piece meetings and summits in Europe before the end of June. But there's no guarantee of a breakthrough at the end of them. This month will…

straitstimes.com - German carmakers weigh China, defence tie-ups for idle plants
German carmakers weigh China, defence tie-ups for idle plants
The Straits Times

FRANKFURT – Germany's beleaguered carmakers are desperately seeking solutions for their underused factories, with speculation swirling that Chinese manufacturers or weapons makers could move in. Across Europe, carmakers are in trouble…

express.co.uk - Luke Chillingsworth - Millions of UK drivers warned over £52 charge from July 1
Millions of UK drivers warned over £52 charge from July 1
Daily Express

Millions will be affected with up to a hefty £52 rise Millions of UK drivers have been issued a major warning over a £52 charge set to hit road users in just weeks. According to WhatCar?, Ofgem's energy price cap increase will have a…

forbes.com - Brooke Crothers - Suddenly, Everyone Wants To Buy My EV - Used Tesla, Rivian (And Bolt EV) Demand Surges
Suddenly, Everyone Wants To Buy My EV - Used Tesla, Rivian (And Bolt EV) Demand Surges
Forbes

Teslas for sale at a CarMax dealership. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images) Used electric vehicles are hot. Demand is up. My Bolt EV is a great example. Only six months ago it was all doom and gloom for EVs after the Trump Administration ended the…

bgr.com - Sydney Louw Butler - 8 Car Brands That Support Dolby Atmos Audio
8 Car Brands That Support Dolby Atmos Audio
BGR

Dolby Atmos is the gold standard for high-fidelity surround-sound. That said, if you were to make a Dolby Audio vs. Dolby Atmos comparison, you'd find that 'surround sound' isn't exactly an adequate descriptor for the tech — instead, Dolby…

thehindu.com - Vikram Gour - Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel: A new chapter in India's alternative fuel journey
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel: A new chapter in India's alternative fuel journey
The Hindu

India's automotive industry is navigating one of the most significant transitions in its history. Faced with the twin challenges of reducing emissions and cutting dependence on imported crude oil, manufacturers are being asked to explore multiple…

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